Mexican Velvet Obsidian Slab – green and purple Royal Peacock – rare old stock original
This larger slab of old stock original Royal Peacock Velvet Obsidian shows the green and purple coloration. This material is very rare to find now with these Royal Peacock colors. This is a nice and solid slab for cabbing; note that one side does appear to have a chip, so keep that in mind if you plan to polish both sides.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Mexican Velvet Obsidian
• Dimensions: 130mm x 74mm x 6mm (Inches - 5.1" x 2.9" x 0.2")
• Weight: 103 grams (3.63 oz)
• Rarity: Rare
• Origin: Mexico
• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project
Mexican Velvet Obsidian displays a velvety appearance with color flashes in green, gold, and purple that shimmer when moved. It produces impressive cabs and offers an engaging cutting experience for lapidarists. Large quantities were imported in the 1960s, but the mine is essentially depleted. Most current material is old stock. Also known as Royal Velvet Obsidian, it represents one of Mexico's finest volcanic glass varieties.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
The green and purple Royal Peacock colors are very rare to find today. Solid cabbing slab with a chip noted on one side.
PERFECT FOR
• Cabochon cutting
• Display specimens
• Obsidian collectors
PHOTO NOTE: All photos are taken wet to show polish potential. The last photo is taken dry to show any natural imperfections or surface features, so please review it before purchasing.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
